AM Best Places Credit Ratings of AvMed, Inc. Under Review With Developing Implications

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of AvMed, Inc. (AvMed) (Miami, FL).

The assignment of under review with developing implications status reflects the sizable operating loss and the decline in statutory capital and surplus through Sept. 30, 2021, with both falling below AvMed’s forecast and AM Best’s expectations. On Sept. 30, 2021, AvMed reported net losses of $17.5 million, which were primarily driven by higher COVID-19-related hospitalization and testing costs incurred during the third quarter. In addition, AvMed carried higher reserves through the same period, which also contributed to the unfavorable net results. While the company expects to recuperate some of the losses due to claims over-payments discovered through retrospective provider reviews, the updated full year forecast is still projecting a net loss as compared with anticipated gains, per prior forecasts provided to AM Best.

Furthermore, the level of capital and surplus of AvMed fell from $125.6 million to $104.5 million through Sept. 30, 2021, which was significantly lower than the projected full-year statutory capital and surplus, previously expected to increase. The company expects statutory capital will not meet the full year expectation.

The ratings will remain under review with developing implications while AM Best has further discussions with the company’s management team related to its capital plan and operating earnings. Negative rating action could occur if AvMed’s operating earnings continue to decline and if capital and surplus further deteriorates.

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